Proverbs 18:21-23

New Century Version

²¹What you say can mean life or death.
Those who speak with care will be rewarded.

²²When a man finds a wife, he finds something good.
It shows that the Lord is pleased with him.

²³The poor beg for mercy,
but the rich give rude answers.

Proverbs 18:21-23

New International Version

²¹The tongue has the power of life and death,^(A)
and those who love it will eat its fruit.^(B)

²²He who finds a wife finds what is good^(C)
and receives favor from the Lord.^(D)

²³The poor plead for mercy,
but the rich answer harshly.

New Century Version (NCV)

New International Version (NIV)